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What forms of histoplasmosis are potentially fatal?
Chronic histoplasmosis affects the lungs and can be fatal. Disseminated histoplasmosis affects many organ systems in the body and is often fatal
What is hystoplasmosis?
Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. Its symptoms vary greatly, but the disease primarily affect the lungs.Histoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by inhaling the microscopic spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. The disease exists in three forms. Acute or primary histoplasmosis causes flu-like symptoms. Most people who are infected recover without medical intervention. Chronic histoplasmosis affects the lungs and can be fatal. Disseminated histoplasmosis affects many organ systems in the body and is often fatal, especially to people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
Under what conditions is a person likely to get histoplasmosis?
people who come in contact with bird and bat excrement are more likely to be infected. This includes farmers, gardeners, bridge inspectors and painters, roofers, chimney cleaners,
How many people in the Houston area are infected with multiple sclerosis?
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Is histoplasmosis a fungal disease?
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by inhaling spores of Histoplasma Capsulatum.
How many people exposed to the paramyxovirus will become infected?
About 85% of those people exposed to the virus will become infected with it.
What has the author T F Schlaegel written?
T. F. Schlaegel has written: 'Ocular histoplasmosis' -- subject(s): Eye Diseases, Histoplasmosis, Ocular histoplasmosis 'Essentials of uveitis' -- subject(s): Uveitis
How is hystoplasmosis treated?
Histoplasmosis is transmitted to human beings when they breathe infected particles of bird feces.
How many people get infected by ringworm every year?
2 people
How many people were infected during the love canal disaster?
534 people
How many people have been infected with MRSA?
Everyone is susceptible.
What is the treatment for chronic histoplasmosis?
Patients with an intact immune system who develop chronic histoplasmosis are treated with the drug ketoconazole (Nizoral) or amphotericin B (Fungizone).
